napavalleyadresscom: If you happen to be in the Napa Valley on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, here's what is happening - 12/21/11 12:19 PM
I know many of us spent Christmas Eve and Day with family and friends, but there are a few of us who don't. Also, sometimes you might want to fore go cooking and have someone serve you. For those of us who would like this, I have to thank Paul Franson of the Napa Register for his article yesterday listing everything that is open. Here is what he wrote:
The following are open Christmas Day, phone numbers 707 area code Angele (252-8115).
Avia Kitchen (224-3900) serves a special meal from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring sweet potato bisque with maple and … (3 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: Every wondered where to shop in the Napa Valley, well here is some help for your holiday needs - 12/19/11 01:38 PM
Ian White of 7x7SF continues with his best of series for wineries and things to do here in the Napa Valley. This time he has written about a very appropriate subjcet, The Best Shopping in Napa Valley. If you find his information as useful and fun as I do, please go to the 7x7SF site and give them some link-love by clicking on a few of the ads.
Napa Valleyis known for the wine, food, and beautiful views, but there is fantastic shopping here as well. Some of the best finds are in winery gift shops, which are packed with wine-related … (2 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: Napa Valley News, former Robert Mondavi residence buyers reveiled and St. Helena to consider to allow legal vacation rentals - 12/18/11 01:00 PM
The buyers of the former Robert Mondavi Napa Valley residence, also known as Wappo Hill, have finally been revealed. According to the Wine Spectator, the buyers are Jean-Charles Boisset and Gina Gallo.
Boisset is president of Boisset Family Estates of Burgundy, France and St. Helena. France’s third largest wine group, Boisset Family Estates also owns Buena Vista winery and a number of other
California wineries. Boisset and winemaker Gina Gallo, granddaughter of wine legend Julio Gallo, were married in 2009. Thecouple have since had twin daughters.
The 11,800 sf Napa Valley home on nearly 54 acres received two bids at the … (0 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: Melissa Teaff Catering now offers commercial kitchen rentals here in the Napa Valley - 12/15/11 02:39 PM
Though not that often, at least once a year I have a client ask my if there is a kitchen they can rent for a day. Since the regulations for a commercial kitchens to rent are so stringent, there are only one or two and I believe neither does so any longer. Thus the following is good news Melissa Teaff Catering now offers kitchen rentals at the state of the art commercial kitchen at 101 S Coombs Street in Napa. Melissa is the number one caterer for upper end properties here is the Napa Valley. She was the first to do … (1 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: Consumer concerns stabilize in November from Fannie Mae November National Housing Survey - 12/15/11 02:01 PM
Home price expectations moved from negative to positive territory in November for the first time in six months, according to Fannie Mae’s November National Housing Survey. Respondents to the survey said they expect home prices to increase by 0.2 percent over next year.
“Though their home price expectations have become slightly positive, consumers remain concerned about the direction of the economy and continue to view their household finances as being relatively flat,” said Doug Duncan, vice president and chief economist of Fannie Mae. “Most Americans expect no improvement in their personal financial situation in the next 12 months and will likely … (3 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: Thia is a follow up to my previous post about hot trends for 2012 - 12/14/11 02:35 PM
Every year, Pantone releases what it determines to be the color of the year. Last year, Pantone’s 2011 Color of the Year was Honeysuckle. In 2010, Turquoise was the Color of the Year.
For 2012, the Pantone Color of the Year is Tangerine Tango — a bright and lively shade of orange.
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napavalleyadresscom: Hot new interior & design trends for 2012 - 12/14/11 12:26 PM
I read an interesting post by Melissa Dittmann Tracey, in REALTOR® Magazine Blogs this morning and am reposting here for your purview.
Hickory chair featuring hot 2012 trend of yellow and gray; Photo Credit: Beasley & Henley Interior Design According to Beasley & Henley Interior Design in Winter Park, Fla., here are some interior design trends to be on the lookout for in the upcoming year:
Hickory chair featuring hot 2012 trend of yellow and gray; Photo Credit: Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Homes go gray: All shades of gray will be making up more households, from warm grey to charcoal … (0 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: Have you ever thought of doing a home energy audit and all the savings you may be missing by not doing so? - 12/13/11 11:20 AM
With a home's energy bills continuing to rise and with no end to this in sight, maybe now is the time to consider a do it yourself energy audit. Of course you could hire a professional and may need to but there are quite a few things you can do prior to doing so.
To start you may want to consider where to look?
All the home systems and appliances that contribute to energy costs. Here’s the breakdown of a typical home’s energy usage that Energy Star references:
Heating (29%) Cooling (17%) Water heating (14%) Appliances (13%) Lighting (12%) Computers and … (3 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: Have you ever wondered if chocolate goes with a Napa Valley red wine? Some myths debunked!! - 12/05/11 10:49 AM
Ian White of 7x7SF continues with his best of series for wineries and things to do here in the Napa Valley with Ian White of 7x7SF. This time he has come up some info commonly mistaken about the wine business called Wine Myth Busters: Common Knowledge You've Got Wrong!. You have to go to the article to see the photos. If you find his information as useful and fun as I do, please go to the 7x7SF site and give them some link-love by clicking on a few of the ads.
Wine is everywhere these days and so are misconceptions about … (3 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: Town of Yountville Has More Michelin Stars Per Capita Than Any Other Place in the World. Add to This All the Napa Valley Has to Offer and Oui La Heaven - 11/28/11 02:55 PM
Yountville with its six Michelin stars is reputed to have the highest number of these twinklers per capita than any other place on this earth. With its tiny population of 2,933, per the 2010 US census (about 800 in this number living in The California Veterans Home), and six stars it isn't hard to understand this math.

The French Laundry leads all with three stars, its fifth successive year doing so, and single stars for Redd, Bouchon and Etoile at Domaine Chandon. There were two restaurants awarded the new Inspectors Favourites for Good Value, Bottega and Bistro Jeanty.

Frank … (0 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: When in the Napa Valley why not try something different and visit one the Winery Collectives - 11/23/11 11:46 AM
Ian White of 7x7SF continues with his best of series for wineries and things to do here in the Napa Valley with Wine Napa's Winery Collectives: Try New Things and Leave Time for Your Favorites. You have to go to the article to see the photos. If you find his information as useful and fun as I do, please go to the 7x7SF site and give them some link-love by clicking on a few of the ads.
My friends want it all when they come to the wine country. They want to visit all their favorite places but grumble when … (0 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: Napa Valley Wine Values, Some Very Good Second Labels - 11/22/11 01:34 PM
Many of us here in the Napa Valley are always on the look out for great wine values. It is a thrill when you go in a drug store in Napa, many of them sell wine, and you buy a bottle or two of wine which you have never heard of for under $10 and upon drinking it a few days later you discover it's great. The next day you go back to the store and purchase all of this wine they have in stock. Generally it is only a few bottles for they never buy more than a case or … (3 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: Cities of Napa and St. Helena and Town of Yountville to raise water fees and the cost to flush toilet, water lawn will go up - 11/08/11 11:57 AM
The City of Napa will increase their all water rates for the next five years. This is true of Yountville and St. Helena where water rates are nearly doubling. I guess for all who haven't installed low flow toilets and other water saving devices, you might want to consider doing so sooner than later. From an article by Kelly Doran of the Napa Register:
If you get your water from Napa, it will cost you more to run your tap, keep your lawn green, take a shower and flush a toilet.
The Napa City Council unanimously increased water rates in each … (0 comments)

napavalleyadresscom: City of Napa west end businesses to kick off weekly event dubbed "West End Wednesdays" - 10/28/11 01:59 PM
This fits right in with my earlier post today, Upcoming Events in Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas October 28, 2011.
There was an article in last Saturday's Napa Register by Jennifer Huffman about this which fits in nicely with my Upcoming Coming events. Here are a few excerpts to give you the idea of what they are doing. Go and have some fun. It is another thing the City of Napa is doing right these days.
A small group of downtown merchants have banded together in an effort to draw more midweek business to their end of the city center.
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napavalleyadresscom: Another 7x& SF Article by Ian White “Wine Country Pampering: The Best Spas in Napa Valley” - 09/27/11 02:40 PM
Ian White of 7x7SF continues with his best of series for wineries and things to do here in the Napa Valley with Wine Country Pampering: The Best Spas in Napa Valley. You have to go to the article to see the photos. If you find his information as useful and fun as I do, please go to the 7x7SF site and give them some link-love by clicking on a few of the ads.
There are few things better than starting (or ending) a day in the wine country with a lavish spa treatment. While I prefer a deep tissue massage to … (0 comments)

 
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